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Sumitomo Chemical shares soar 11%, record biggest single-day surge in nearly 2 years. Here’s why
Sumitomo Chemical India shares surged around 11% as heavy volumes and a major development at its Japanese parent’s Korean subsidiary lifted sentiment. Dongwoo Fine-Chem’s joint venture with Samsung Electro-Mechanics for glass core substrates boosted optimism around next-generation semiconductor packaging demand. The stock hit a fresh high amid strong trading activity.
Astral's demerger plan triggers sharp selloff, brokerages trim target prices
Astral's stock dipped 11% after announcing a demerger of its chemicals business. Investors are concerned about the valuation and growth prospects of the standalone chemical entity, which currently lags the profitable plumbing segment. While analysts maintain 'buy' ratings, some have lowered target prices. The company anticipates significant revenue growth for the chemicals division in the coming years.
10 smallcap stocks soar up to 212% this year, 3 turn multibaggers. Do you own any?
India's smallcap stocks have outperformed the Nifty 50 in 2026, with HFCL, Aditya Infotech and Acutaas Chemicals leading the top 10 performers, delivering exceptional year-to-date returns.
Logistics player A1 expands industrial chemical portfolio
A 1 Ltd, a logistics and chemical supplier, has been appointed the Primary Authorised Dealer for Ishan Dyes and Chemicals Ltd's sulphur-based industrial chemicals. This strategic move significantly expands A 1 Ltd's product offerings, including vital chemicals like Sulphuric Acid and Oleum, serving diverse sectors such as fertilisers and pharmaceuticals.
Silent winners! 43 stocks turned multibaggers even as Nifty went nowhere in 2 years
Despite the Nifty 50 showing minimal returns over two years, astute investors have witnessed significant wealth creation. Forty-three stocks have more than doubled investor wealth, with companies in defence, healthcare, and specialty chemicals leading the charge. This period highlights that market opportunities often lie beneath the surface of headline index movements, rewarding patient stock pickers.
ACME-IHI JV gets $3 billion CfD subsidy for Odisha green ammonia project
The Gopalpur project, with an annual capacity of 405,000 tonnes, will supply green ammonia to IHI Corp., as well as other Japanese customers like Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Hokkaido Electric Power Co, Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Kobelco Power Kobe Inc., Sumitomo Chemical Co. and UBE Corp.
Market extend losses for 2nd day; Nifty settles below 23,900 level
The Nifty settled below the 23,900 level. IT, media, and PSU bank stocks declined, while chemicals, realty and consumer durables shares advanced.
SBI Securities prefers HDFC Bank, sees long-term upside in metals
Sunny Agarwal, Head Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, remains positive on private banks, preferring HDFC Bank over Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender received a clean legal review. He says Persistent Systems' acquisition benefits may take up to eight quarters to materialise, while slower growth remains a near-term concern. Agarwal is also bullish on the metals sector, with Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys as his top pick, and remains positive on Astral over the long term despite near-term challenges.
Missed the FII U-turn? 6 stocks turned multibagger after foreign investors corrected their mistake
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) reversed their selling trend in six select Indian stocks, turning them into multibaggers. Bajaj Consumer Care led the pack with a 265% surge after FIIs significantly increased their stake. Other beneficiaries include Acutaas Chemicals, SML Mahindra, Dee Development Engineers, United Foodbrands, and RateGain Travel Technologies, all witnessing substantial gains following FII re-entry. This shift highlights smart money's strategic course correction.
Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks for today - 25 June 2026
Buy or sell stocks, 25 June 2026: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — Tata Motors, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals, and Sumitomo Chemical.
Trust MF CIO sees revival in corporate cycle, stays bullish on mid and smallcaps
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, remains bullish on renewable energy, with a preference for solar, and is betting on transmission and distribution companies as well as commercial clean energy suppliers catering to sectors such as data centres.
Himadri Speciality Chemical raises stake in International Battery Company to 20.47%
Shares of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd ended at ₹670.90, down by ₹19.85, or 2.87%, on the BSE.